Short Powerpoint presentation for the management that describes the benefits of ISO 27001, and the process of its implementation.
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The key takeaways are that ISO 27001 is an international standard for information security management that focuses on protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of information for over 12,000 certified organizations worldwide.
The benefits of ISO 27001 certification include a better organizational image due to certification, lower costs from avoided risks, and smoother operations through clearly defined responsibilities and processes.
The phases of ISO 27001 implementation are planning, implementing, checking, and improving the information security management system (ISMS).
Benefits of ISO 27001
About ISO 27001
• Leading international standard for information security management • Till the end of year 2009, more than 12,000 organizations worldwide certified against this standard • Its purpose is to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information ISO 27001 • It is not a technical standard that would describe the ISMS into technical detail • It does not focus only on information technology, but also on other important assets at the organization ISO 27001 • Focuses on all business processes and business assets • Focuses on reducing the risks for information that is valuable for the organization • Information may or may not be related to information technology, may or may not be in a digital form ISO 27001 benefits • Better organizational image because of the certificate issued by certification body • Lower costs because of the avoided risks • The operations in the organization are running more smoothly because the responsibilities and business processes are clearly defined Process of ISO 27001 implementation • Phase 1 - Planning • Phase 2 - Implementing • Phase 3 - Checking • Phase 4 - Improving Planning the ISMS • Policy and objectives • Risk assessment & risk treatment • Risk Assessment Report • Statement of Applicability Implementing the ISMS • 4 mandatory procedures • Risk Treatment Plan • Implement all controls • Conduct trainings, awareness Checking the ISMS • Execute monitoring and reviewing procedures • Measuring the effectiveness of controls • Internal audit • Management review Improving the ISMS • Corrective actions • Preventive actions Requirements for successful implementation • Management support (available people + funding) • Project team • Awareness of employees Duration of implementation • For very small organizations (less than 10 employees) - up to 4 months • For small organizations (10 to 50 employees) - up to 8 months • For middle sized organizations (50 to 500 employees) - up to 12 months • For large organizations (500 or more employees) - up to 18 months Cost of implementation • It is not possible to calculate the cost before the risk assessment is completed and applicable controls are identified • Majority of investment is usually not in technology, but in employees that are implementing the ISMS (invested time + trainings) For more useful information: www.iso27001standard.com